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- DictionaryFor·mi·da·ble/ˈfôrmədəb(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable: "a formidable opponent"
1. : causing fear, dread, or apprehension. a formidable prospect. 2. : having qualities that discourage approach or attack. a formidable opponent. 3. : tending to inspire awe or wonder : impressive. a formidable accomplishment.
causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is large, powerful, or difficult: a formidable obstacle / task. a formidable adversary / enemy / opponent. a formidable intellect. disapproving the director and his formidable wife. Fewer examples.
of discouraging or awesome strength, size, difficulty, etc.; intimidating: a formidable problem. arousing feelings of awe or admiration because of grandeur, strength, etc. of great strength; forceful; powerful: formidable opposition to the proposal. Discover More.
Definition of formidable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective. extremely impressive in strength or excellence. “a formidable opponent”. “the challenge was formidable ”. “had a formidable array of compositions to his credit”. “the formidable army of brains at the Prime Minister's disposal”. synonyms: impressive. making a strong or vivid impression.
3 days ago · adjective. 1. arousing or likely to inspire fear or dread. 2. extremely difficult to defeat, overcome, manage, etc. a formidable problem. 3. tending to inspire awe or admiration because of great size, strength, excellence, etc. Collins English Dictionary.
4 days ago · adjective. 1. arousing or likely to inspire fear or dread. 2. extremely difficult to defeat, overcome, manage, etc. a formidable problem. 3. tending to inspire awe or admiration because of great size, strength, excellence, etc. Collins English Dictionary.
